Star Guard Olivia Miles Transfers to TCU, Boosts Horned Frogs' Title Hopes

Four-time All-American leaves Notre Dame to play final season with national championship contender

Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:48am

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Olivia Miles, a four-time All-American guard, has transferred from Notre Dame to TCU for her final season of college eligibility. Miles, who was projected as a top WNBA draft pick, chose to join the Horned Frogs and help them contend for a national championship. The graduate student led Notre Dame in scoring, minutes, and assists last season and is expected to make an immediate impact at TCU.

Why it matters

Miles' transfer is a major boost for TCU, which finished first in the Big 12 and enters the NCAA Tournament as a top contender. Her addition gives the Horned Frogs a proven, experienced playmaker who can elevate the team' s championship aspirations. The move also raises questions about Notre Dame' s ability to retain top talent, as Miles is the latest high-profile player to leave the program.

The details

After returning from a knee injury last season, Miles said she wanted to "gain more confidence" in her game and didn' t feel ready to make the jump to the WNBA. The 6-foot guard led Notre Dame in scoring (19.6 points per game), minutes (35.0), and assists (6.4) in 2025-26. She is a four-time All-American, three-time Nancy Lieberman Award finalist, and was a first-team All-ACC selection in every full season she played for the Fighting Irish.

  • Miles transferred to TCU ahead of the 2026-27 season.
  • The Horned Frogs open the NCAA Tournament on March 20 against UC San Diego.

The players

Olivia Miles

A graduate student guard who transferred from Notre Dame to TCU for her final season of college eligibility.

TCU Horned Frogs

The women' s basketball team at Texas Christian University, which finished first in the Big 12 and enters the 2026 NCAA Tournament as a top national contender.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The women' s basketball program at the University of Notre Dame, which has seen several high-profile players transfer out in recent years.

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What they’re saying

“After returning from a knee injury, I wanted to gain more confidence in my game and didn't feel emotionally, mentally or physically ready to go to the WNBA.”

— Olivia Miles

What’s next

The Horned Frogs will face the 14th-seeded UC San Diego Tritons in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on March 20.

The takeaway

Olivia Miles' transfer to TCU is a game-changer for the Horned Frogs, who now have a proven, experienced playmaker to lead their national championship aspirations. Her decision to forgo the WNBA draft and play one more season in college also raises questions about the ability of elite programs like Notre Dame to retain top talent.